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Chesky Records is proud to be celebrating its 30th year of operation in 2016. One of the ways we're highlighting the tremendous catalog of artists we've recorded over the years is to ask you, the fans, who some of your favorites are. Not only will we be allowing you to vote in head-to-head match-ups, but we'll also be providing discounts for 50% off any Chesky album on HDtracks (expires 9.8, one use per customer per vote) for those that vote! Whether you've heard all of our artists already, or are discovering some for the first time, there's something rewarding for everyone. For this tournament, we'll be looking at female vocalists, and we'll vote until one winner remains leading up to the release of our newest female vocalist...Macy Gray.
LAVERNE BUTLER
Since her move to New York in 1984, LaVerne has toured Europe and Asia many times as a featured vocalist for various festivals and club dates including France, Denmark, Finland, England and Japan. With each musical experience, LaVerne began to shape and mold her own personal style.
In 1992, LaVerne signed her first record deal with Chesky Records in New York City. And in 1993 she released her first solo jazz album, titled No Looking Back, which is, according to Jazziz Magazine, "a bebopper's delight." However with her second release, Day Dreamin, LaVerne was able to explore another jazz 'sound' which she credits to such singers as Nancy Wilson. "Nancy is probably my biggest influence to date." But LaVerne insists she does not tend to become typecast. "Jazz is what I do best, and it is what I love to do. But I believe it can also vary in sound, mood and most importantly, in musical approach. I have so much music I want to compose and record. If I can create my own unique style by writing and singing fresh material, then it's just another feather in my cap."
LOUISE ROGERS
Chesky recording artist Louise Rogers has a voice that has been described as “pure and incandescent, free of affectation or obvious influence.” (Christopher Loudon, Jazz Times).
Ms. Rogers moved from N.H. to NYC in 1997 and has been active in the jazz scene since her arrival. A published author, she is a leader in the field of jazz education. Nat Hentoff has praised her work as "the most joyously encouraging way of expanding the audience for jazz". Along with her new release on Chesky Records, Black Coffee, which was in Grammy consideration, Louise has previously released 4 CDs on her own label, RILO: Come Ready and See Me and Bass-ically Speaking; 2 jazz CDs for children – Bop Boo Day and Jazzy Fairy Tales.

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Chesky Records is proud to be celebrating its 30th year of operation in 2016. One of the ways we're highlighting the tremendous catalog of artists we've recorded over the years is to ask you, the fans, who some of your favorites are. Not only will we be allowing you to vote in head-to-head match-ups, but we'll also be providing discounts for 50% off any Chesky album on HDtracks (expires 9.8, one use per customer per vote) for those that vote! Whether you've heard all of our artists already, or are discovering some for the first time, there's something rewarding for everyone. For this tournament, we'll be looking at female vocalists, and we'll vote until one winner remains leading up to the release of our newest female vocalist...Macy Gray.
ALEXIS COLE
Called "one of the great voices of today," by Jonathan Schwartz, Alexis Cole has been compared to classic jazz singers such as Sarah Vaughan and Anita O'Day. She's performed with the Boston Pops and New York Philharmonic on stage at venues from Avery Fisher Hall to the Kennedy Center. Her nine recordings, which feature musical luminaries such as Fred Hersch, Eric Alexander, Matt Wilson, Harry Pickens, Don Braden and Pat LaBarbara, have received high praise in the jazz press and are spun on radio world-wide. In addition to her many performances on great stages, Alexis can be seen at top jazz venues like Dizzy's Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center, Birdland, The Jazz Standard, Blues Alley, and Billboard Live, Tokyo. Cole is the recipient of a Swing Journal Gold Disk award, and was a winner of the NY Jazzmobile and Montreux Jazz Festival vocal competitions, and a finalist of the Sarah Vaughan Competition. Alexis studied voice and piano at the University of Miami and William Paterson University, and holds a Masters of Music from Queens College. She has also trained in Indian Classical singing at the Jazz India Vocal Institute in Mumbai. She heads the Jazz Voice Program at SUNY Purchase. She performs and conducts master classes around the world.
CC COLETTI
CC Coletti (Carolyn Coletti Jablonski) is known worldwide for her rocking duets and background vocals with rock and roll legend, Meat Loaf and his Neverland Express World Tours from 2003 through 2011. CC has been featured on three of Meat Loafs DVDs, Bat Out Of Hell Live With The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Three Bats Live, and a Documentary, In Search of Paradise. Her voice can be heard on the Bat Out Of Hell 3 album and Meat Loaf's, "Hang Cool Teddy Bear" CC was also featured as the opening act for Meat Loafs European tour in 2007. CC started singing and creating music at a young age in her state of New Jersey. She has been a staple in the New Jersey Rock Club Scene since the tender age of 18 and her dynamic vocal abilities and stage presence have helped her develop a very large and loyal following that continues to expand both home and abroad.

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Chesky Records spent much of the summer combing through over 3,500 submissions to its inaugural Singer-Songwriter search through ReverbNation. After many hours listening and much debate, we've narrowed the field down to 13. Each week day the rest of the month of August, fans will have the opportunity to vote on head-to-head match ups until only one act remains. This act will be offered a record contract with Chesky Records. It's your turn to be a part of the A&R process. Which artist would you be more interested in Chesky releasing? For today's match up, please take a moment to check out the Bio for each artist and the video that accompanies it. Then, TO CAST YOUR VOTE, PLEASE CLICK HERE (and receive a code for 50% off any Chesky title). Thank you for supporting new music and Chesky Records.
PIPER LOU-RENEE
In a world where everything seems to be fabricated, Piper's songs are honest and refreshing! She's just a small town Kansas girl, who has a passion for singing and songwriting. But she has a vision to challenge this generation to be real and genuine, the way we're made to be. With her mom being a top ten inspirational recording artist, she’s been surrounded by music her whole life and it was only a matter of time before she followed in her mom's footsteps.
MOLLY PINTO MADIGAN
Winner of the Boston Folk Festival's Songwriter Contest and dual Creativity Award recipient from Salem State University, Molly Pinto Madigan is a young songwriter who has earned praise for her angelic voice. Filled with smoke and roses, heartbreak and beauty and unrelenting hope, her songs combine haunting melodies with raw, poetic lyrics to create an intimate and evocative listening experience.

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Chesky Records spent much of the summer combing through over 3,500 submissions to its inaugural Singer-Songwriter search through ReverbNation. After many hours listening and much debate, we've narrowed the field down to 13. Each week day the rest of the month of August, fans will have the opportunity to vote on head-to-head match ups until only one act remains. This act will be offered a record contract with Chesky Records. It's your turn to be a part of the A&R process. Which artist would you be more interested in Chesky releasing? For today's match up, please take a moment to check out the Bio for each artist and the video that accompanies it. Then, TO CAST YOUR VOTE, PLEASE CLICK HERE (and receive a code for 50% off any Chesky title). Thank you for supporting new music and Chesky Records.
THE TENNESSEE STIFFS
Fueled by their eclectic musical interests, they were determined to create something never heard before. They seamlessly blend Delta Blues, Rock 'n' Roll, and Country into a powerful and provocative genre they call “death folk”. Late night writing sessions soaked in whiskey gave the group a sound all their own. Cara’s melodies range from hauntingly beautiful to wildly soulful. Blended with Lee’s foot-stomping rhythms and gravelly vocals, the two take the “Beauty and the Beast” standard to heart.
MOLLY PINTO MADIGAN
Winner of the Boston Folk Festival's Songwriter Contest and dual Creativity Award recipient from Salem State University, Molly Pinto Madigan is a young songwriter who has earned praise for her angelic voice. Filled with smoke and roses, heartbreak and beauty and unrelenting hope, her songs combine haunting melodies with raw, poetic lyrics to create an intimate and evocative listening experience.

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Chesky Records spent much of the summer combing through over 3,500 submissions to its inaugural Singer-Songwriter search through ReverbNation. After many hours listening and much debate, we've narrowed the field down to 13. Each week day the rest of the month of August, fans will have the opportunity to vote on head-to-head match ups until only one act remains. This act will be offered a record contract with Chesky Records. It's your turn to be a part of the A&R process. Which artist would you be more interested in Chesky releasing? For today's match up, please take a moment to check out the Bio for each artist and the video that accompanies it. Then, TO CAST YOUR VOTE, PLEASE CLICK HERE (and receive a code for 50% off any Chesky title). Thank you for supporting new music and Chesky Records.
NMBR11
Born and raised in South America (Chile and Venezuela), coming to the US over a decade ago, and being exposed to many cultures resulted in the rich sound they now deliver in their music. Bernard and Yeshiva (Bernard - FIU & FAU alumni & Yeshiva - Berklee alumni) join forces to create songs that reflect the wide variety of influences they’ve picked up along the road, which range from Americana, Blues, Roots, Folk, Jazz, Latin, and Rock. Their hearts, however, are ever so taken by Americana music, which is the style they drift towards when it comes to writing.
KORBE CANIDA
Korbe Canida is an indie folk/rock singer-songwriter and musician from Phoenix, AZ. In January 2012, Korbe established her quirky, heartfelt and truth telling identity as a musician through an impressible first live performance as a solo artist. With the support of her loyal following and fan base who cheerfully crown themselves as the Korbe Canida “Lovelies”, Korbe successfully met the goals allocated for her Kickstarter campaign and was able to both jump start the release of her debut EP, The Siren and The Sailor, and set out on her first tour throughout the West Coast of America. Korbe has since fashioned the development of her artistry, playing various shows, writing new well loved material and hitting her second tour, this time throughout the Southern states of America.